Hemant Gupta, CJ.

The challenge in the present petition in public interest, is to an order-dated 25.9.2017, passed by respondent No. 3 Chairman, Jabalpur Development Authority, Jabalpur (for short "the Authority") whereby respondent No. 4 Madhya Pradesh Kesharwani Shiksha Samiti (for short "the Society") was permitted to deposit a sum of Rs. 93,93,699/- within one month and thereafter the Authority was directed to handover possession of the allotted land to the Society. The said respondent was also directed to pay a sum of Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) per hut existing on the land for the rehabilitation of the occupants at an alternate place.

2. In pursuance to an advertisement issued by the Authority on 31.5.2005 in respect of allotment of Plot measuring 18,866 square meters, for educational purpose, the bid of respondent No. 4 - the Society was accepted on 22.8.2005. A regular letter of allotment was issued on 26.10.2005 Annexure P/6. The total premium amount was Rs.1,15,27,126/- and that a sum of Rs. 28,81,782/- as 25% of the amount, was to be deposited on or before 12.9.2005. It is contemplated that if the amount is not deposited within three months or i